DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A310 SERVICE MANUAL EG/EU/AS/US/CA/GE/CH/JP-Model WARNING THE COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED WITH THE MARK “ ” ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL FOR SAFETY. PLEASE REPLACE ONLY WITH THE COMPONENTS SPECIFIED ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND IN THE PARTS LIST. IF YOU USE PARTS NOT SPECIFIED, IT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE AND AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
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FinePix A310 Service Manual SAFETY CHECK-OUT After correcting the original problem, perform the following safety check before return the product to the costomer. 1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly 6. Make leakage - current measurements to determine sol dered connections.
1.General FinePix A310 Service Manual 1.General 1-1. Product specification System Model Digital camera FinePix A310 Number of effective pixels 3.1 million pixels CCD sensor 1/2.7 inch Super CCD HR in an interwoven pattern Number of total pixels 3.14 million pixels Still image: 2816 ×...
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DPC-16 (16 MB)/DPC-32 (32 MB)/DPC-64 (64 MB)/DPC-128 (128 MB)/DPC- 256 (256 MB) ! AC Power Adapter AC-3V ! Fujifilm Rechargeable Battery 2HR-3UF ! Fujifilm Battery charger with Battery BK-NH (With Euro type or UK type plug) ! PictureCradle CP-FXA10 ! Rechargeable Battery NH-10 ! SC-FXA01 ! DPC-R1 Image Memory Card Reader •...
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1.General FinePix A310 Service Manual Explanation of Terms Deactivated batteries: Leaving an Ni-MH battery unused in storage for a long period may cause a rise in the level of substances that inhibit current flow inside the battery and result in a dormant battery.
2. Disassembly FinePix A310 Service Manual 2. Disassembly 2-1. Internal Components CABINET REAR ASSY SUB PWB ASSY LCD UNIT FLASH UNIT BATTERY HOLDER BATTERY LID MAIN PWB ASSY LENS UNIT PSW PWB ASSY CABINET FRONT ASSY...
2. Disassembly FinePix A310 Service Manual 2-2. Removing the R PANEL ASSY [Disassembly] 1. Remove the four screws(M1.7x5). 2. Open the battery cover. 3. Raise the R PANEL ASSY in the direction of the arrow. Note: Always ensure that the FLASH ASSY main condenser is discharged before beginning disassembly.
2. Disassembly FinePix A310 Service Manual 2-3. Removing the LCD UNIT [Disassembly] 1. Remove the screw(M1.7x5). 2. Raise the LCD UNIT in the direction of the arrow. 3. Remove the connector. [Assembly] Assemble in the reverse order to disassembly. 2-4. Removing the MAIN PWB ASSY [Disassembly] 1.
2. Disassembly FinePix A310 Service Manual 2-5. Removing the BATTERY LID [Disassembly] 1. Remove the screw(M1.7x5). 2. Remove the BATTERY HOLDER in the direction of the arrow. 3. Remove the BATTERY SHAFT. [Assembly] Assemble in the reverse order to disassembly. 2-6.
2. Disassembly FinePix A310 Service Manual 2-7. Removing the Inner Cabinet Assy [Disassembly] 1. Remove the two screws(M1.7x3.5 ). 2. Remove the Inner Cabinet Assy in the direction of the arrow. [Assembly] Assemble in the reverse order to disassembly. 2-8. Removing the SW PWB Assy [Disassembly] 1.
2. Disassembly FinePix A310 Service Manual 2-9. Removing the LINK Assy [Disassembly] 1. Remove two screws (M1.7x3.5). andRemove the Grip parts in the direction of the arrow. 2. Remove the screw(M1.7x3.5). 3. Remove the LINK Assy in the direction of the arrow. [Assembly] Assemble in the reverse order to disassembly.
3. Schematics FinePix A310 Service Manual 3. Schematics 3-1. Cautions <Cautions when replacing parts> • Do not reuse removed parts. Always use new parts. • Note that the -ve side of tantalum condensers is readily damaged by heat. • Except for chemical condensers and tantalum condensers, voltage is not displayed on condensers with a voltage resistance of 50V or less.
3. Schematics FinePix A310 Service Manual 3-3.Functions of Primary Blocks. 3-3-1.Technical Outline The FinePix A310 incorporates a 1/2.7 inch Fourth Generation Super CCD HR sensor with 3.1 million effective pixels. An [xD picture card] is adopted as the recording media. New ICs are the [ACS2 (IC102)] for CCD processing, [KEY IC (IC400)] that incorporates power management capabilities into operation system IC, and system LSI [XCS (IC203)]that packaged signal processing, LCD drive, TG functions and DRAM.
4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual 4. Adjustments 4-1. Adjustment Procedure of Parts Replacement Adjust in the order noted below after replacing the parts in the table. CCD data CAMERA Flash VIDEO Battery End setting LENS ASSY MAIN PWB ASSY FLASH UNIT *: If End setting is not run the camera will remain in the jig mode, and will not enter the storage mode when connected to the PC.
4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual 4-4. Jig Connections FX-A310 AC-100-240V USB CABLE USB jig Video OS:Windows 98 OS:Windows 98 Video Cable Regurated To PCI-2747A Board Power Supply To PCI-2746C Board DC-3V AC-5V * Always measure input voltage close to the DC_IN pin when making adjustments. 4-5.
4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual (2)Setup for AF adjustment (Fig.B) Siemens 1. Set the distance between the conversion lens and start chart the tip of the lens to 597mm±5mm. Fluorescent light stand 2. Use a light source to illuminate the AF chart. Ensure that the luminance of the surface of the AF chart is between 9.0Ev and 11.5Ev.
4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual 4-7. Installing and Starting the Adjustment Software <Step 1> Insert the FinePix_ A310_W adjustment software media (ZJ00670-100) in the drive on the PC. <Step 2> Copy each of the folders in the [FinePix_A310_W] folder to the C: drive on the PC (Fig.E). <Step 3>...
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4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual <Step 2> Click on [Setting] (Fig.G-1) on the [menu bar] on the screen. Select [Mode setting] (Fig.G-2) from the pull-down menu. <Step 3> Select the [EVR&Comm.] menu on the [Mode setting] dialog screen (Fig.H-1). <Fig.G>...
4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual Cautions for Adjustment Menu Command Details Operation Start Start program. [Caution 1] Stop Stop program. Running End setting returns the camera Pause Pause program. to the [Product mode] from the [Jig Step 0 Do not use. Terminate Terminate program.
4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual 4-9. Starting the Adjustment Software <Step 1> Double-click on [FFW.EXE] in the folder copied to the C drive to display the adjustment software start-up screen [Fig.1]. Run the adjustment in accordance with the instructions on the screen. Fig.1 --->...
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Run the adjustment in acco 4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual Fig.3 --->The [Jig Mode Setup Procedure Screen (Fig.3)] appears. <Step 4> Set the camera in the Jig mode, and press the Enter key. Fig.4 ---> The [Firmware Display Screen (Fig.4)] appears. (Firmware Confirmation Screen) <Step 5>...
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ordance with the instructions on the screen. 4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual Fig.5 ---> The [Adjustment Items Select Screen (Fig.5)] appears. * Adjustment Items Adjustment items Selection CCD data input Press the [F 4] key. Camera adjustment Press the [F 5] key. AF adjustment Press the [F 6] key.
30220286 <Step 2> 30220287 Download the ZIP file of top four digits from Web 30220288 3043.zip server (http://fujifilm-di.intranets.com/). Open [ZJ00666-100(Fig.6-2-(1)] in the CCD defect 30220310 data folder, and download "3022.zip[Fig.6-2-(2)]". < Fig. Q> Defect data making procedure chart <Step 3>...
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4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual <Step 6> Select [F4] from the [Adjustment Items Select Screen (Fig.5)]. (press [F4] on the PC keyboard) ---> The [CCD Data Input Start Screen (Fig.7)] appears. <Step 7> Make the following preparations in accordance with the instructions on the [CCD Data input Start Screen (Fig.7)].
4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual 4-11. [F5] : Camera adjustment (shutter adjustment/aperture sensitivity reduction rate adjustment/ISO sensitivity adjustment/white balance adjustment/ AE shading adjustment/offset level adjustment) Run the adjustment in accordance with the instructions on the screen. <Step 1> Select [F5] from the [Adjustment Items Select Screen (Fig.5)]. (press [F5] on the PC keyboard) Fig.9 --->...
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4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual <Step 3> Fit the LB140 filter in accordance with the instructions on the screen (Fig.11). When preparations are complete, press the Enter key. Fig.11 ---> Camera adjustment moves to the next stage. <Step 4> Remove the LB140 filter in accordance with the instructions on the screen (Fig.12).
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4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual <Step 5> The screen in Fig.13 appears when adjustment is completed satisfactorily. Press the Enter key. Fig.13 ---> The system returns to the [Adjustment Items Select Screen (Fig.5)]. Camera adjustment is completed.
4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual 4-12. [F6] : AF adjustment (backlash adjustment/zoom reset adjustment/AF adjustment) Run the adjustment in accordance with the instructions on the screen. Caution: 1. When adjusting the camera, measure distance from the front face of the camera lens. 2.
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4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual --->The [AF Adjustment Start screen(Fig15)] appears. <Step 3> When preparations are complete, press the Enter key. Fig.15 ---> Adjustment proceeds to backlash adjustment, zoom reset adjustment, and AF adjustment, and the [AF Ad- justment Complete Screen (Fig.16)] appears. <Step 4>...
4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual 4-13. [F7] : Flash adjustment Caution: 1. Flash adjustment is readily influenced by external light. The periphery of the gray chart should therefore be as dark as possible to minimize this influence. 2. When adjusting the flash, measure distance from the front of the camera body. 3.
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4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual Fig.18 --->The [Flash Adjustment start Screen (Fig.18)] appears. <Step 3> When preparations are complete, press the Enter key. Fig.19 --->The [Flash Adjustment Complete Screen (Fig.19)] appears. <Step 4> Press the Enter key. ---> The system returns to the [Adjustment Items Select Screen (Fig.5)]. Flash adjustment is complete.
4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual 4-14. [F11] : VIDEO Adjustment <Note> 1. Refer to the Setup Manual supplied with the jig for details of setting up the VIDEO adjustment jig with the PC. 2. Restart the camera before adjustment. Run the adjustment in accordance with the instructions on the screen.
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4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual Fig.22 --->The [LCD Adjustment Complete screen (Fig.22)] appears. <Step 3> Press the Enter key. ---> The system returns to the [Adjustment Items Select Screen (Fig.5)]. LCD adjustment is completed.
4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual 4-15. [F1] : Battery voltage adjustment Caution: 1. When running battery adjustment, supply power (3V) to the camera using the Battery jig before setting the camera to the Jig mode. 2. Always measure input voltage close to the battery connector. 3.
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4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual ---> The [Battery Voltage Setting Screen 2.15V (Fig.24)] appears. <Step 3> Set input voltage (battery preend voltage adjustment), and press the Enter key. Fig.24 ---> The [Battery Voltage Setting Screen 2.05V (Fig.25)] appears. <Step 4> Set input voltage at (battery end voltage adjustment), and press the Enter key.
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4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual ---> The [Battery Voltage Setting Screen 3.00V (Fig.26)] appears. <Step 5> Set input voltage at 3.00V, and press the Enter key. Fig.26 ---> The [Battery Voltage Setting Complete Screen (Fig.27)] appears. <Step 6> Press the Enter key. Fig.27 --->...
4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual 4-16. [F8] : Firmware Download Caution: Check the firmware version by setting the camera in the Jig mode and checking on the displayed [Firmware Version Check Screen (Fig.4)]. <Step 1> Select [F8] from the [Adjustment Items Select Screen (Fig.5)]. (press the [F8] key on the keyboard) Fig.28 --->...
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4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual Fig.30 ---> The [Downloading Complete Screen (Fig.30)] appears. <Step 3> Follow the instructions on the [Downloading Complete Screen (Fig.30)], and do the following. 1. Remove the DC jack from the camera. 2. Press the Enter key. --->...
4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual 2) Automatically written USB IDs are as follows. 4-17. [F12] : End Setting Item Details (Destination setting, USB ID write, Product mode setting) Repair Date Date information is acquired from 1. The End setting consist of the following settings. the PC and written.
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4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual Fig.32 ---> The [Destination Setting Screen (Fig.32)] is appears. The third character from left side of the serial number shows the destination. Select it according to the destination. Press the [B] key to select US/CA-model, Press the [Enter] key. * This example uses Destination B as the US/CA-model.
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4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual Fig.34 <Step 4> Follow instruction on the [Repair site Select Screen (Fig.34)], and press the [H] key. * This example uses USA site. Fig.35 ---> The [USB ID USA site selected Screen (Fig.35)] is appears. <Step 5>...
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4. Adjustments FinePix A310 Service Manual Fig.36 ---> The [Product Mode Setting Screen (Fig.36)] is appears. <Step 6> Press the [Enter] key while in the [Product Mode Setting Screen (Fig.36)]. Fig.37 ---> When the settings are completed normally they are saved to the flash ROM, and the [FinePix A310 Adjustment finished Screen (Fig.37)] is appears.
5. Inspection FinePix A310 Service Manual 5. Inspection 5-1. Required Measuring Equipment Measuring equipment Remarks Power supply AC adapter (AC-3V), Regurated power supply Digital voltmeter For general use Ammeter For general use (able to measure 1mA or less) power cable jig For general use xD-Picture card For general use...
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5. Inspection FinePix A310 Service Manual Preparations for adjustment Method of adjustment Measurement points Measuring equipment Item Mode Sequence (measurement points, subject, other) (VRs, waveforms, required values) (VRs, positions) and jigs Movie Movie recording (1) Select Movie mode. (1) Standby display on LCD. LCD monitor photography check...
6.Parts List FinePix A310 Service Manual 6-5.Electrical parts [NOTE] The components indicated by mark are critical for safety. * Due to standardization,replacement in the parts list may be When indicated parts by reference number,please include different form the parts list specified in the circuit or the the board name.
7. Appendix FinePix A310 Service Manual 7. Appendix 7-1.List of Related Technical Updates Issued To ensure that after-sales srevice is performed accuratety, keep a record here of the technical updates issued that cover this device. Technical Update No. Date Title Details/Other...
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